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Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has emerged as a prime transfer target for several Premier League giants ahead of the summer window, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur all expressing interest in the 20-year-old center-back.

According to The Athletic\'s David Ornstein, Huijsen has a £50million ($64.8m) release clause in his contract, making him a potentially straightforward acquisition for clubs looking to strengthen their defensive options.

Arsenal\'s interest stems from their search for a youthful center-back with the physical and technical profile to fit Mikel Arteta\'s system. With Jakub Kiwior possibly departing this summer, the Gunners view Huijsen\'s two-footedness and Premier League experience as valuable assets, though he would need to compete with the established pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel.

Chelsea see Huijsen as an ideal candidate to partner Levi Colwill in Enzo Maresca\'s defense, particularly with Wesley Fofana\'s ongoing injury problems creating an opening in their starting lineup. The defender\'s comfort on the ball aligns perfectly with Maresca\'s possession-focused style of play.

Liverpool are monitoring Huijsen as part of their defensive reinforcement plans for the summer. While Virgil van Dijk just signed a new two-year contract, uncertainty surrounds Ibrahima Konate\'s future with only one year remaining on his current deal.

Huijsen\'s £50million release clause is particularly attractive to Liverpool, who have previously taken advantage of similar situations when acquiring Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The Spanish-born Dutch youth international has impressed during his time at Bournemouth, demonstrating both technical quality and the physical capabilities required to excel in the Premier League. His ability to play on either side of central defense makes him a versatile option, while his ball-carrying skills and passing range with both feet provide additional dimensions to a team\'s build-up play.

At just 20 years old, Huijsen represents both an immediate defensive option and a long-term investment for any of the interested clubs, with significant potential for further development.

\"His comfort level on the ball makes him a fit for Maresca\'s positional and possession-focused style of play,\" noted The Athletic\'s Liam Twomey regarding Chelsea\'s interest in the defender.

\"There aren\'t many central defenders out there with the ability to step into the Arsenal back four and replicate the roles of Saliba or Gabriel. At 20, Huijsen has the potential to get there,\" explained James McNicholas of The Athletic.

Via The Athletic